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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.88, 161.91 and 96.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.88, 161.91 and 96.93 is: 145.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.88 : 161.91 = 96.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.88/161.91 = 96.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.88x = 161.91 × 96.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.88x = 15,693.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,693.94/107.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.48

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